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thanks everyone for your support, i dont think i have it in me right now to address everyone individually but i do want everyone to know how much i appreciate it. this never seems to get easier and i know how quiet the house will be tonight

Mike, so sorry for your loss. I know the pain of losing a friend and companion and know how much Abe meant to you by all your previous posts and the care that you have given him. I'm sure the the quality of his life could not of been better because of the bond you two shared.

Molly
Colorado Springs
"Loney Queen"
"Respect your fellow human being, treat them fairly, disagree with
them honestly, enjoy their friendship, explore your thoughts about one
another candidly, work together for a common goal and help one another
achieve it."
Bill Bradley; American hall of fame basketball player, Rhodes scholar, former U.S. Senator from New JerseyLBGE, MBGE, SBGE , MiniBGE and a Mini Mini BGE

Fish, now you've gone and done it.....you've got me crying. :( I am so sorry you lost your best buddy. Although I enjoy your cooking posts (and OT posts, lol), I always got a special smile when you posted pics of Abe out on the water. He was a top dog!

Fish, I am so sorry for your loss, it is really hard to lose a trusted friend and companion. Been and do that too many times.

The Creation
When God had made the earth and sky&#8232;
the flowers and the trees,&#8232;
He then made all the animals &#8232;
the fish, the birds and bees.&#8232;
&#8232;
And when at last He'd finished&#8232;
not one was quite the same.&#8232;
He said, "I'll walk this world of mine &#8232;
and give each one a name."&#8232; &#8232;

And so He traveled far and wide &#8232;
and everywhere He went,&#8232;
a little creature followed Him&#8232;
until it's strength was spent.&#8232; &#8232;

When all were named upon the earth&#8232;
and in the sky and sea,&#8232;
the little creature said, "Dear Lord,&#8232;
there's not one left for me."&#8232; &#8232;

Kindly the Father said to him,&#8232;
"I've left you to the end.&#8232;
I've turned my own name back to front&#8232;
and called you dog, My friend."
Author Unknown

I'm happy as hell for your long wonderful life with your best friend. and sad as hell for your loss. :unsure: So many good times and you have been great with documenting through time. Cheers to both of you.